Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia

Aicha Rahal
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Culture now becomes a key element in most educational systems, particularly in Higher education, where cultural Studies are an essential part of most language instruction. The aim of this chapter is to explore the cultural challenges that hinder the process of learning English in Tunisia and to suggest solutions for overcoming these. A questionnaire was used as the primary data collection material. It was found that lack of authentic materials, lack of cultural knowledge of the target language, poor textbooks, limited exposure to authentic culture environment and native culture interference are considered to be the main problems. The results also showed that these challenges can be remedied by using more authentic materials, revising the content of textbooks, the integration of technology and cultural awareness.
突尼斯对外英语教学中的文化问题
文化现在成为大多数教育系统的关键因素,特别是在高等教育中,文化研究是大多数语言教学的重要组成部分。本章的目的是探讨阻碍突尼斯学习英语过程的文化挑战,并提出克服这些挑战的解决方案。问卷作为主要的数据收集材料。研究发现,缺乏真实的材料、缺乏对目的语的文化知识、教科书质量差、接触真实文化环境有限以及本土文化的干扰是主要问题。研究结果还表明,这些挑战可以通过使用更真实的材料、修改教科书内容、整合技术和文化意识来解决。
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